2nd & Charles

4.5 (332 reviews)

4000 Virginia Beach Blvd #168, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, United States, Virginia Beach, VA

+1 757-354-4998

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Arlene Korte
8 months ago
5

Very nice bookstore . Employees were very nice and helpful. Prices were great. If I went to a major book store I would have paid a lot more for my book. Next time I visit Virginia Beach I will definitely stop on in

Arlene Korte
8 months ago
5

Very nice bookstore . Employees were very nice and helpful. Prices were great. If I went to a major book store I would have paid a lot more for my book. Next time I visit Virginia Beach I will definitely stop on in

Anna M.
10 months ago
5

I love seeing places like this still around. The store has an eclectic collection of old & new. The store has many opportunities for the shoppers to come together as a community and many perks for the rewards members. The store is clean & well organized. The service was excellent. There are many bo... Read more

I love seeing places like this still around. The store has an eclectic collection of old & new. The store has many opportunities for the shoppers to come together as a community and many perks for the rewards members. The store is clean & well organized. The service was excellent. There are many books/ new & used, music sections (instruments/ new & used, vinyl, CDs, +), manga, novelty items, kids section with games & toys... And more. Show less

Anna M.
10 months ago
5

I love seeing places like this still around. The store has an eclectic collection of old & new. The store has many opportunities for the shoppers to come together as a community and many perks for the rewards members. The store is clean & well organized. The service was excellent. There are many bo... Read more

I love seeing places like this still around. The store has an eclectic collection of old & new. The store has many opportunities for the shoppers to come together as a community and many perks for the rewards members. The store is clean & well organized. The service was excellent. There are many books/ new & used, music sections (instruments/ new & used, vinyl, CDs, +), manga, novelty items, kids section with games & toys... And more. Show less

Caro “816am311lvr” Valure MUA
9 months ago
5

Pretty neat and eclectic place that has all kinds of things to make you reniminess and bring out your inner kid. They have anything from tarot to whitecraft to vinyl records, to books, to harry potter and anime to instruments, novelty items, along with rare speciality items.

Caro “816am311lvr” Valure MUA
9 months ago
5

Pretty neat and eclectic place that has all kinds of things to make you reniminess and bring out your inner kid. They have anything from tarot to whitecraft to vinyl records, to books, to harry potter and anime to instruments, novelty items, along with rare speciality items.

Autumn Smith
5 months ago
5

I love the prices of the books and the staff are always super helpful when I have questions. I go here all the time.

Autumn Smith
5 months ago
5

I love the prices of the books and the staff are always super helpful when I have questions. I go here all the time.

breon hicks
5

I'm so sad that I waited so long to come into this place it looks like a lot of fun I spent about 30 minutes in there just looking around and I'm definitely coming back for more it has a little bit of everything for everybody including instruments.

breon hicks
5

I'm so sad that I waited so long to come into this place it looks like a lot of fun I spent about 30 minutes in there just looking around and I'm definitely coming back for more it has a little bit of everything for everybody including instruments.

Margeaux Star
2 months ago
5

Had the pleasure of being taken care of by Ms. Rachel. She was very helpful, friendly and informative. I will be happy to come back again!!!

Margeaux Star
2 months ago
5

Had the pleasure of being taken care of by Ms. Rachel. She was very helpful, friendly and informative. I will be happy to come back again!!!

Jessica Jones
7 months ago
5

Visited this place on a whim. I picked up some Thai tea in another shop in this shopping center and walked over to this store. It actually has a little bit of everything for everyone. Probably the biggest Manga offering I have seen locally outside of Barnes and Nobel. They do have some anime figurin... Read more

Visited this place on a whim. I picked up some Thai tea in another shop in this shopping center and walked over to this store. It actually has a little bit of everything for everyone. Probably the biggest Manga offering I have seen locally outside of Barnes and Nobel. They do have some anime figurines as well. There's lots of books for those people whole love reading, they even have a book tik tok area for current trending titles. There's alot of new and used records for sale. As well as some used video games and accessories. The front area has some more expensive trade ins behind glass. Lots of vintage anime goodies, games, and trinkets. I'd say if you are in the market for some treasure hunting check this place out. It's about as organized as it can be with how much they offer. For figure hunting and plushies I'd say 'Cool Stuff' has alot more to offer but this place definitely has alot more Manga. Still worth the visit either way. Also the staff are lovely people, very nice. Show less

Jessica Jones
7 months ago
5

Visited this place on a whim. I picked up some Thai tea in another shop in this shopping center and walked over to this store. It actually has a little bit of everything for everyone. Probably the biggest Manga offering I have seen locally outside of Barnes and Nobel. They do have some anime figurin... Read more

Visited this place on a whim. I picked up some Thai tea in another shop in this shopping center and walked over to this store. It actually has a little bit of everything for everyone. Probably the biggest Manga offering I have seen locally outside of Barnes and Nobel. They do have some anime figurines as well. There's lots of books for those people whole love reading, they even have a book tik tok area for current trending titles. There's alot of new and used records for sale. As well as some used video games and accessories. The front area has some more expensive trade ins behind glass. Lots of vintage anime goodies, games, and trinkets. I'd say if you are in the market for some treasure hunting check this place out. It's about as organized as it can be with how much they offer. For figure hunting and plushies I'd say 'Cool Stuff' has alot more to offer but this place definitely has alot more Manga. Still worth the visit either way. Also the staff are lovely people, very nice. Show less

Tracy Gilmore
9 months ago
5

I love love love 2nd and Charles. They are my must go to place aside from.the thrift store for great bargains on books.

Tracy Gilmore
9 months ago
5

I love love love 2nd and Charles. They are my must go to place aside from.the thrift store for great bargains on books.

Kevin Sobalvarro
14 days ago
5

Great selection and friendly service. Always new items in stock also. Fun place to visit.

Kevin Sobalvarro
14 days ago
5

Great selection and friendly service. Always new items in stock also. Fun place to visit.

Anna Hobbs
5 months ago
4

Cute bookstore with a wide variety of genres of books. My girls loved coming and we plan to go back to sell/traveling books. Great place

Anna Hobbs
5 months ago
4

Cute bookstore with a wide variety of genres of books. My girls loved coming and we plan to go back to sell/traveling books. Great place

Jamie Knox
5

Huge selection of Manga and not just books. Drove by many times, but never knew what it was. Not that we live further away I'm glad I found it now bc we would have been spending way too much $$ there before. My kids haven't been there yet so might still.

Jamie Knox
5

Huge selection of Manga and not just books. Drove by many times, but never knew what it was. Not that we live further away I'm glad I found it now bc we would have been spending way too much $$ there before. My kids haven't been there yet so might still.

Jason Moklak
4 months ago
3

It was ok. I've been to other branches before. Nothing unique at this site at this time. I enjoy the trade-ins for games, cards, & comic. Sometimes I look for some fantasy or sci-fi genre books.

Jason Moklak
4 months ago
3

It was ok. I've been to other branches before. Nothing unique at this site at this time. I enjoy the trade-ins for games, cards, & comic. Sometimes I look for some fantasy or sci-fi genre books.

Larni B
6 months ago
5

They offer a wide variety of books across numerous genres. Additionally, they have a commendable selection of comics and Manga. In addition, they also provide guitars, ukuleles, record players, speakers, games, t-shirts, and various astrology and new age items, among other things. All of the above ... Read more

They offer a wide variety of books across numerous genres. Additionally, they have a commendable selection of comics and Manga. In addition, they also provide guitars, ukuleles, record players, speakers, games, t-shirts, and various astrology and new age items, among other things. All of the above are in great condition. Show less

Larni B
6 months ago
5

They offer a wide variety of books across numerous genres. Additionally, they have a commendable selection of comics and Manga. In addition, they also provide guitars, ukuleles, record players, speakers, games, t-shirts, and various astrology and new age items, among other things. All of the above ... Read more

They offer a wide variety of books across numerous genres. Additionally, they have a commendable selection of comics and Manga. In addition, they also provide guitars, ukuleles, record players, speakers, games, t-shirts, and various astrology and new age items, among other things. All of the above are in great condition. Show less

Kenneth Combs
2 months ago
3

Very clean and well kept store with lots to choose from. Unfortunately, their prices are incredibly high. $20 for a common, open and used blu-ray is not even remotely reasonable.

Kenneth Combs
2 months ago
3

Very clean and well kept store with lots to choose from. Unfortunately, their prices are incredibly high. $20 for a common, open and used blu-ray is not even remotely reasonable.

Adriana VH
5

Wow. How have I never heard of such a place. Full of new and used books and more. Not only have I found tons of used books (cookbooks) on my wish list, I have sold tons of books and dvds that have been sitting around for me to sell.

Adriana VH
5

Wow. How have I never heard of such a place. Full of new and used books and more. Not only have I found tons of used books (cookbooks) on my wish list, I have sold tons of books and dvds that have been sitting around for me to sell.

Jo Mamma
3 months ago
2

The employees are friendly. Some interesting things but, limited. The place tries to be cool and eclectic but somehow falls short of the mark. The music equipment was insanely overpriced. Won't be back.

Jo Mamma
3 months ago
2

The employees are friendly. Some interesting things but, limited. The place tries to be cool and eclectic but somehow falls short of the mark. The music equipment was insanely overpriced. Won't be back.

Abby Hall
10 months ago
5

I always have fun coming in and looking around with my daughter. When I tell you they have everything, I mean it! Any kinda book you could want ON TOP OF merch from certain books or shows. Super helpful staff and such an inviting environment 🖤 …

Abby Hall
10 months ago
5

I always have fun coming in and looking around with my daughter. When I tell you they have everything, I mean it! Any kinda book you could want ON TOP OF merch from certain books or shows. Super helpful staff and such an inviting environment 🖤 …

Angela Beck
4

They have lots of youth centered media. They also buy stuff if it's in demand. Their front desk will look up how much they'll buy your item.

Angela Beck
4

They have lots of youth centered media. They also buy stuff if it's in demand. Their front desk will look up how much they'll buy your item.

Jon
2

Pricing was kinda wild on board games, used games were priced higher than new from Amazon. They are also a bag free store, that pushes buying bags for $5. I’m not sure bag free means what they think it does.

Jon
2

Pricing was kinda wild on board games, used games were priced higher than new from Amazon. They are also a bag free store, that pushes buying bags for $5. I’m not sure bag free means what they think it does.

Marshall Kellner
3 months ago
5

Found a lot of really good things here. Not as large as the Newport location, however they do have some eye grabbing things from time to time. One pick I got from here was a Sega Saturn. They also had a really good manga for a bit called Phoenix. Nonetheless, a wonderful store that shifts invent... Read more

Found a lot of really good things here. Not as large as the Newport location, however they do have some eye grabbing things from time to time. One pick I got from here was a Sega Saturn. They also had a really good manga for a bit called Phoenix. Nonetheless, a wonderful store that shifts inventory frequently, has great staff, and good deals. Show less

Marshall Kellner
3 months ago
5

Found a lot of really good things here. Not as large as the Newport location, however they do have some eye grabbing things from time to time. One pick I got from here was a Sega Saturn. They also had a really good manga for a bit called Phoenix. Nonetheless, a wonderful store that shifts invent... Read more

Found a lot of really good things here. Not as large as the Newport location, however they do have some eye grabbing things from time to time. One pick I got from here was a Sega Saturn. They also had a really good manga for a bit called Phoenix. Nonetheless, a wonderful store that shifts inventory frequently, has great staff, and good deals. Show less

Jacki Flade
4 months ago
5

Lots of book choices at good prices. Big selection of Manga, which my Grandson loves. Staff are very nice and bringing in books for store credit or cash is an easy process. When buying, check the price on each book of the same title because used books and new ones are sometimes mixed together and ha... Read more

Lots of book choices at good prices. Big selection of Manga, which my Grandson loves. Staff are very nice and bringing in books for store credit or cash is an easy process. When buying, check the price on each book of the same title because used books and new ones are sometimes mixed together and hard to tell apart. Will definitely go to this store again. Show less

Jacki Flade
4 months ago
5

Lots of book choices at good prices. Big selection of Manga, which my Grandson loves. Staff are very nice and bringing in books for store credit or cash is an easy process. When buying, check the price on each book of the same title because used books and new ones are sometimes mixed together and ha... Read more

Lots of book choices at good prices. Big selection of Manga, which my Grandson loves. Staff are very nice and bringing in books for store credit or cash is an easy process. When buying, check the price on each book of the same title because used books and new ones are sometimes mixed together and hard to tell apart. Will definitely go to this store again. Show less

Jonah
2 years ago
5

Very cool store if you want a mixture of new and old. Saw a lot of fun, nostalgic second hand stuff (cheat code books, how cool!). The prices were very good, with most everything priced to move. I think a good comparison is Barnes and Noble, but I would come to this store over that any day of the we... Read more

Very cool store if you want a mixture of new and old. Saw a lot of fun, nostalgic second hand stuff (cheat code books, how cool!). The prices were very good, with most everything priced to move. I think a good comparison is Barnes and Noble, but I would come to this store over that any day of the week. It was super fun, we lost a half hour just oohing and aweing at everything. Definitely stop in! Show less

Jonah
2 years ago
5

Very cool store if you want a mixture of new and old. Saw a lot of fun, nostalgic second hand stuff (cheat code books, how cool!). The prices were very good, with most everything priced to move. I think a good comparison is Barnes and Noble, but I would come to this store over that any day of the we... Read more

Very cool store if you want a mixture of new and old. Saw a lot of fun, nostalgic second hand stuff (cheat code books, how cool!). The prices were very good, with most everything priced to move. I think a good comparison is Barnes and Noble, but I would come to this store over that any day of the week. It was super fun, we lost a half hour just oohing and aweing at everything. Definitely stop in! Show less

Brandon McCollum
5 months ago
2

Now that I've gotten the extremely low offer for the very nice stuff I turned in for value assessment. I wish I had taken a picture of all the items, before selling them to show proof, I will however put a few pictures of what I did show them that I thought would be worth something, correct me if I'... Read more

Now that I've gotten the extremely low offer for the very nice stuff I turned in for value assessment. I wish I had taken a picture of all the items, before selling them to show proof, I will however put a few pictures of what I did show them that I thought would be worth something, correct me if I'm wrong please!! One of the items alone by itself that I turned in for value assessment, is selling for $50 + shipping on ebay at the cheapest, selling, not just listed, for reference it's listed for on average $75+/- (for reference if you want to look it up, it is the McFarlane toy store exclusive, signed edition of the original spawn and Todd McFarlane 30th anniversary two pack, it's a limited production signed variant. For even better reference the store currently has the unsigned variant for sale right now for $55.96. I turned in one discontinued LEGO, by itself that's on eBay for $40 + shipping (women of NASA set, discontinued) I had a Masters of the universe prop replica 1/8 scale skeletor staff that was limited to 3000 pieces, it is made of real metal. That one have a couple of listings on eBay for $50+ and sells on average for $35 plus shipping. There was a few small race car Legos (1 McLaren sienna, one Ferrari 430 spyder, and another small plastic bag McLaren 520s) I also had a couple of sealed, fairly common McFarlane DC multiverse figures, which I understand might be worth 3 to $5 each to them, that's reasonable because these were very common and not sought after ones, I turned in a McFarlane toy store exclusive spawns universe number 1 comic, which was only available 2 years ago when you ordered a specific amount of product. A transformers comic book from 1991. I Please if you do not believe me look up the few items that I listed on eBay, Amazon, Facebook marketplace, Etsy, wherever you want to sell/shop and see what these items are selling for. ******This place offered me for everything $55.10 cash value Or $80 store credit!!!****** In all honesty I'm not even going to waste my time and look up the average prices, which is what they said they were going to do to come up with the price. I'm going to do as I usually do and sell All these items on eBay for probably quadruple or more of what they offered. I still may take a loss on a couple of these items but $55 cash value for 11 items, six of which sell on eBay for an average of $35 plus shipping, Even if you take away the cost of charging for added shipping and chew up the shipping cost for the customer and the 13.125 percent that eBay eats up for fees You're still looking at and an average shipping cost of just over $23.00 each item, and this is a low estimate!! 6x23 equals $138.00!! You could even more than divide this in half and it would still equal more than the cash value they offered me!! If I had to guess their cash value is roughly 20% of what the online cell comps or for and their store credit is maybe 35% at best, toy Meister down the street gives you about 50% cash value and 55 to 60% for store credit and they will also do a mix of both if you desire!! Take your stuff elsewhere unless you want to get severely ripped off!!! They still get two stars because their prices on a few things are decent, they have a great very diverse collection, the place is clean, and most of the staff appears to be very nice. For better results try toy meister down the street, yester toys also down the street. For the best prices try Bella books and collectibles in the kemps River shopping center!!! It's one of the best comic book stores I've ever been to and their prices and staff are great!! Show less

Brandon McCollum
5 months ago
2

Now that I've gotten the extremely low offer for the very nice stuff I turned in for value assessment. I wish I had taken a picture of all the items, before selling them to show proof, I will however put a few pictures of what I did show them that I thought would be worth something, correct me if I'... Read more

Now that I've gotten the extremely low offer for the very nice stuff I turned in for value assessment. I wish I had taken a picture of all the items, before selling them to show proof, I will however put a few pictures of what I did show them that I thought would be worth something, correct me if I'm wrong please!! One of the items alone by itself that I turned in for value assessment, is selling for $50 + shipping on ebay at the cheapest, selling, not just listed, for reference it's listed for on average $75+/- (for reference if you want to look it up, it is the McFarlane toy store exclusive, signed edition of the original spawn and Todd McFarlane 30th anniversary two pack, it's a limited production signed variant. For even better reference the store currently has the unsigned variant for sale right now for $55.96. I turned in one discontinued LEGO, by itself that's on eBay for $40 + shipping (women of NASA set, discontinued) I had a Masters of the universe prop replica 1/8 scale skeletor staff that was limited to 3000 pieces, it is made of real metal. That one have a couple of listings on eBay for $50+ and sells on average for $35 plus shipping. There was a few small race car Legos (1 McLaren sienna, one Ferrari 430 spyder, and another small plastic bag McLaren 520s) I also had a couple of sealed, fairly common McFarlane DC multiverse figures, which I understand might be worth 3 to $5 each to them, that's reasonable because these were very common and not sought after ones, I turned in a McFarlane toy store exclusive spawns universe number 1 comic, which was only available 2 years ago when you ordered a specific amount of product. A transformers comic book from 1991. I Please if you do not believe me look up the few items that I listed on eBay, Amazon, Facebook marketplace, Etsy, wherever you want to sell/shop and see what these items are selling for. ******This place offered me for everything $55.10 cash value Or $80 store credit!!!****** In all honesty I'm not even going to waste my time and look up the average prices, which is what they said they were going to do to come up with the price. I'm going to do as I usually do and sell All these items on eBay for probably quadruple or more of what they offered. I still may take a loss on a couple of these items but $55 cash value for 11 items, six of which sell on eBay for an average of $35 plus shipping, Even if you take away the cost of charging for added shipping and chew up the shipping cost for the customer and the 13.125 percent that eBay eats up for fees You're still looking at and an average shipping cost of just over $23.00 each item, and this is a low estimate!! 6x23 equals $138.00!! You could even more than divide this in half and it would still equal more than the cash value they offered me!! If I had to guess their cash value is roughly 20% of what the online cell comps or for and their store credit is maybe 35% at best, toy Meister down the street gives you about 50% cash value and 55 to 60% for store credit and they will also do a mix of both if you desire!! Take your stuff elsewhere unless you want to get severely ripped off!!! They still get two stars because their prices on a few things are decent, they have a great very diverse collection, the place is clean, and most of the staff appears to be very nice. For better results try toy meister down the street, yester toys also down the street. For the best prices try Bella books and collectibles in the kemps River shopping center!!! It's one of the best comic book stores I've ever been to and their prices and staff are great!! Show less

Matea L.
9 months ago
5

4/12/25 - Better than Barnes n Noble. Lots to see, lots of options. From books one of which is a very large manga section, music, posters, bags, etc. Prices are better as well. I am very excited to come back. The staff is also super friendly and helpful.

Matea L.
9 months ago
5

4/12/25 - Better than Barnes n Noble. Lots to see, lots of options. From books one of which is a very large manga section, music, posters, bags, etc. Prices are better as well. I am very excited to come back. The staff is also super friendly and helpful.

Jonathan Kline
1 month ago
4

A fun place to shop. Vinyl records, books, and collectibles, all easy to search through. New and used items. Can bring you own items in for exchange or sell. An easy place to spends hours. Only downfall is they must not have a catalog of the items they have, asked several employees for certain items... Read more

A fun place to shop. Vinyl records, books, and collectibles, all easy to search through. New and used items. Can bring you own items in for exchange or sell. An easy place to spends hours. Only downfall is they must not have a catalog of the items they have, asked several employees for certain items but they had no way if telling us if they had it or not. Lots of parking. Show less

Jonathan Kline
1 month ago
4

A fun place to shop. Vinyl records, books, and collectibles, all easy to search through. New and used items. Can bring you own items in for exchange or sell. An easy place to spends hours. Only downfall is they must not have a catalog of the items they have, asked several employees for certain items... Read more

A fun place to shop. Vinyl records, books, and collectibles, all easy to search through. New and used items. Can bring you own items in for exchange or sell. An easy place to spends hours. Only downfall is they must not have a catalog of the items they have, asked several employees for certain items but they had no way if telling us if they had it or not. Lots of parking. Show less

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